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Karamea Area: Kahurangi National Park
1. Kahurangi National Park
Created in 1996, Kahurangi is one of New Zealand's newest...
Translated, its name has a number of meanings including 'treasured possession', an apt description of its wonderfully diverse natural and recreational values....
Contact the Buller DOC office:
+64 3 788 8008
2. Heaphy Track - Nikau Palm Walk
Giant Nikau Palms – the world’s most southern palm...
There are a number of short walks en route to Scotts Beach, a popular destination at the beginning of the Heaphy Track. ...
3. Heaphy Track Zig - Zag Lookout Track
Watch for the world’s best ‘green flash’ at sunset!
There are a number of short walks en route to Scotts Beach, a popular destination at the beginning of the Heaphy Track. ...
4. Heaphy Track - Scotts Beach & Walk
Stunning seascape and magnificent views!
Start this walk from the carpark and follow the Kohaihai River up the valley to the long swing bridge. The Scotts Beach/Heaphy...
5. Heaphy Track - Heaphy Hut and Katipo Creek Shelter
Heaphy Hut is the first hut on the Heaphy Track...
It is a 28 bunk hut at the mouth of the Heaphy River. All huts on the Heaphy Track have heating,...
Mountain Biking the Heaphy Track from May 1 to September 30
The Heaphy Track, one of New Zealand’s “Great Walks” is...
Latest installment of the HEAPHYTRACKER newsletter here. The Heaphy Track offers the only multi-day cycle course through a national park in...




